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Question: "One of the scientists working in the Research and Development department told me the other day that he actually has to be involved in developing at least six different products for every one we market. He said they were "precursors," I think it was, of the final product. He even said he didn't know what product we would ultimately end up marketing. What doe he mean by all of this?

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Question: "One of the scientists working in the Research and Development department told me the other day that he actually has to be involved in developing at least six different products for every one we market. He said they were "precursors," I think it was, of the final product. He even said he didn't know what product we would ultimately end up marketing. What doe he mean by all of this?

One thing I do if I am unsure of what is being asked is break down the question. So let's do that here:

First of all what is a precursor?

One that precedes and indicates, suggests, or announces someone or something to come

One that precedes another; a forerunner or predecessor

What is Research?

Scholarly or scientific investigation or inquiry; to study (something) thoroughly so as to present in a detailed, accurate manner

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Research

What is Development?

Determination of the ...

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